Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is mourning the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka.
The Nollywood actress announced his death in an emotional social media post on Friday, 2 October 2026. She said she had struggled to find the right words to describe her grief.
Chioma described her late father as her “daddy”, “papa’m”, “obara’m” and “my comfort”.
She also said his death had left her without either parent.
The actress revealed that her mother died 13 years ago. As a result, she said losing her father had brought back the pain of losing her mother.
“My beloved father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, has gone to be with the Lord,” she wrote in the tribute.
She said she was grateful that her father lived long enough to see his children and grandchildren.
However, she added that the family had hoped he would also meet his great-grandchildren.
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha also reflected on the difficulty of losing a parent, regardless of how many years they spend together.
She said people often wish for more time with their parents, including another conversation, embrace or day together.
The actress said she remained grateful for the moments she shared with her father, particularly towards the end of his life.
Chioma explained that she kept the news private for some time while she tried to process her grief.
She later decided to share the loss publicly and asked fans, friends and well-wishers to pray for her, her siblings and the wider Chukwuka family.
The actress also said the family would release details of her father’s funeral when they were ready.
In her tribute, she referred to her father as the “Olowo of Ikate” and ended with a declaration of love for him.
The death marks another major loss for Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, who has built a long career in Nollywood as an actress, producer and director.
Her message has since drawn condolences from fans and colleagues as she mourns the loss of the parent she described as a precious part of her life.
